С кем поведёшься, от того и наберёшься
S kem povedyoshsya, ot togo i naberyoshsya
Literal translation
"With whom you associate, from that one you will gather"
English equivalent
"You become like the people you spend time with."
What does it mean?
A man is known by the company he keeps
When to use
Будь осторожен, ведь с кем поведёшься, от того и наберёшься.
Example in use
Russian
Be careful, a man is known by the company he keeps.
Translation
Use this as a warning or advice regarding who a person hangs out with.
Origin
Social observation
Full history & cultural context
This proverb serves as a warning about peer pressure and the subconscious assimilation of others' habits, both good and bad.
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